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Monty Panesar backs Ravi Shastri to replace Brendon McCullum as England coach after Ashes humiliation

Monty Panesar backs Ravi Shastri to replace Brendon McCullum as England coach after Ashes humiliation

Monty Panesar has backed Ravi Shastri to replace Brendon McCullum as England coach, saying the former India coach knows how to beat Australia after Ashes defeat.

The Cricket Standard Desk 28 Dec 2025 3 min read
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Jayden Lennox earns maiden New Zealand call-up as Kane Williamson skips India ODIs

Jayden Lennox earns maiden New Zealand call-up as Kane Williamson skips India ODIs

Left-arm spinner Jayden Lennox receives his first New Zealand call-up for the India tour while Kane Williamson will miss ODIs due to SA20 commitments.

The Cricket Standard Desk 27 Dec 2025 3 min read
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Darren Lehmann defends England over Noosa drinking row: "I was there, they were well behaved"

Darren Lehmann defends England over Noosa drinking row: "I was there, they were well behaved"

Former Australia coach Darren Lehmann has defended England over drinking allegations during their Noosa break, saying "I was there" and the players were well behaved.

The Cricket Standard Desk 26 Dec 2025 4 min read
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Sean Abbott eyes Ashes comeback after injury: "Hunger has never been an issue"

Sean Abbott eyes Ashes comeback after injury: "Hunger has never been an issue"

Sean Abbott is targeting an Ashes debut after recovering from a hamstring injury that ruled him out of the Perth Test. The 34-year-old remains determined to earn his Test cap.

The Cricket Standard Desk 26 Dec 2025 4 min read
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Jhye Richardson set for Australia Test return at Boxing Day after shoulder surgery comeback

Jhye Richardson set for Australia Test return at Boxing Day after shoulder surgery comeback

Jhye Richardson is closing in on a return to Australia's Test squad for Boxing Day after recovering from shoulder surgery, with Pat Cummins ruled out.

The Cricket Standard Desk 25 Dec 2025 3 min read
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Pat Cummins ruled out of rest of Ashes and doubtful for T20 World Cup due to back injury

Pat Cummins ruled out of rest of Ashes and doubtful for T20 World Cup due to back injury

Pat Cummins will not play again in the Ashes and is doubtful for the T20 World Cup as Australia refuse to risk his long-term fitness after back injury.

The Cricket Standard Desk 25 Dec 2025 4 min read
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England players spent six days drinking during Ashes break, shocking report claims

England players spent six days drinking during Ashes break, shocking report claims

A shocking report claims England players spent six out of nine days drinking during their mid-Ashes break at Noosa, with Rob Key promising an investigation.

The Cricket Standard Desk 25 Dec 2025 3 min read
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Todd Murphy called up to replace Nathan Lyon for Boxing Day Test as surgery confirmed

Todd Murphy called up to replace Nathan Lyon for Boxing Day Test as surgery confirmed

Todd Murphy has been named in Australia's squad for the Boxing Day Test to replace Nathan Lyon, who will undergo surgery on a torn hamstring and miss an extended period.

The Cricket Standard Desk 24 Dec 2025 4 min read
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Geoffrey Boycott demands Brendon McCullum's sacking after England's Ashes humiliation

Geoffrey Boycott demands Brendon McCullum's sacking after England's Ashes humiliation

Geoffrey Boycott has called for Brendon McCullum to be sacked as England coach, saying Bazball has failed after a 3-0 Ashes defeat to Australia.

The Cricket Standard Desk 24 Dec 2025 3 min read
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Kevin Pietersen slams England batters after Ashes defeat saying they are not tuned into Test cricket

Kevin Pietersen slams England batters after Ashes defeat saying they are not tuned into Test cricket

Kevin Pietersen says England batters are "not tuned into Test cricket" after their 82-run loss in Adelaide handed Australia the Ashes with a 3-0 lead.

The Cricket Standard Desk 24 Dec 2025 4 min read
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Pat Cummins and Nathan Lyon ruled out of Boxing Day Test after Ashes triumph

Pat Cummins and Nathan Lyon ruled out of Boxing Day Test after Ashes triumph

Pat Cummins and Nathan Lyon will miss the Boxing Day Test as Australia celebrate retaining the Ashes 3-0, with Lyon undergoing hamstring surgery.

The Cricket Standard Desk 24 Dec 2025 3 min read
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Brendon McCullum admits England got Ashes preparations wrong after 3-0 disaster

Brendon McCullum admits England got Ashes preparations wrong after 3-0 disaster

Brendon McCullum conceded England got their Ashes preparations wrong, saying "maybe I didn't get that right" after losing 3-0 to Australia in just 11 days.

The Cricket Standard Desk 24 Dec 2025 4 min read
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Jacob Duffy breaks Richard Hadlee record as New Zealand crush West Indies by 323 runs

Jacob Duffy breaks Richard Hadlee record as New Zealand crush West Indies by 323 runs

Jacob Duffy broke Richard Hadlee’s 40-year record and Devon Conway–Tom Latham shattered batting marks as New Zealand beat West Indies by 323 runs to seal the series 2-0.

The Cricket Standard Desk 23 Dec 2025 4 min read
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Devon Conway scripts history with double ton and century in same Test

Devon Conway scripts history with double ton and century in same Test

Devon Conway became the first New Zealand batter to score a double century and a century in the same Test, achieving the feat against West Indies.

The Cricket Standard Desk 22 Dec 2025 3 min read
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Updated WTC standings: Australia stay perfect at top after retaining Ashes 3-0

Updated WTC standings: Australia stay perfect at top after retaining Ashes 3-0

Australia retained the Ashes with an 82-run Adelaide win and maintained their perfect WTC record at 100% PCT, while England dropped to 7th place.

The Cricket Standard Desk 21 Dec 2025 4 min read
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